A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5729068 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 29672293
epoch_slot_no: 123493
block_no: 5728891
slot_leader_id: 5086951
size: 262
time: 2021-05-17 08:03:04
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13631da3434b8853c43a9616b5462e70cd57ba7af62afe2d975c046ae97bc341
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3